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Ballygrot

Helen's Bay Beach – Grey Point Fort loop from Helen's Bay

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
North Down
Ballygrot

Helen's Bay Beach – Grey Point Fort loop from Helen's Bay

Easy

38

hikers

Helen's Bay Beach – Grey Point Fort loop from Helen's Bay

01:42

6.43km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.08 km

Helen's Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice safe golden sandy beach with views across Belfast Lough to County Antrim. Great for swimming and dog walking. The coastal path round to Bangor can be cycled but is …

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2

2.56 km

Rock Point

Highlight • Natural

Here a rocky outcrop provides some excellent views east toward Crawfordsburn Country Park and west toward Helen's Bay Beach, and, on a clear day, all the way to Belfast.

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3

3.34 km

Crawfordsburn Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful beach to stop for kids to play in the sand, or to get in for a dip

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4

5.10 km

Grey Point Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive fort was built in the 20th century and is one of the best preserved forts in the British Isles! It played a huge role in the defenses of Belfast during WW1 & WW2.

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6.43 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

558 m

192 m

183 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

604 m

473 m

183 m

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Sunday 12 April

11°C

4°C

25 %

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